Sold End of terrace

1 WHINFIELD COTTAGES

ROWLANDS GILL, TYNE AND WEAR NE39 1PQ

2 beds 75 m² Listed 9 Dec 2009 (-6070d)

£99,950

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (NE39 1PQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 WHINFIELD COTTAGES, ROWLANDS GILL, TYNE AND WEAR NE39 1PQ |
| Price | £99,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £90,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 26/11/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £958/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1135-4929-3509-0933-6226)

## Description

**OFFERED FOR SALE WITH VACANT POSSESSION TWO BEDROOM REFURBISHED PROPERTY IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS ** This end of terraced older style property benefits from; Double glazing, gas central heating, refitted kitchen and bathroom and rear yard. The accommodation provides; Entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and bathroom. Viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer.Entrance HallLiving Room

4.90m x 4.85m

16' 1'' x 15' 11''Dining Kitchen

5.78m x 2.89m

19' 0'' x 9' 6''First Floor LandingBedroom 1

3.40m x 3.11m

11' 2'' x 10' 2''Bedroom 2

3.76m max x 2.25m max

12' 4'' max x 7' 5'' maxBathroom

2.34m x 1.58m

7' 8'' x 5' 2''Rear Yard

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/14056386/1162901) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/14056386/1162902) - Floorplan 2

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 WHINFIELD COTTAGES, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 1PQ | £90,000 | 20/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 1 WHINFIELD COTTAGES, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 1PQ | £62,500 | 10/07/2009 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 WHINFIELD TERRACE, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 2JL | £140,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 18 ORCHARD DENE, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 1DW | £250,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 LEAZES VIEW, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 2JN | £102,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £164,000 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £120,650 (10 Terraced, NE39, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Gateshead). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £711/mo
- **Realistic:** £790/mo
- **Optimistic:** £869/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Tyneside (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Stewartsfield, NE39 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Margaret Terrace, NE39 | £600/mo | 2 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Alloy Terrace, NE39 | £670/mo | 2 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £673/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £83,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £67,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £670/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £184/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -5.9%
- **10y growth:** 46.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Gateshead; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 7.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

75 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£90,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£1,333/m²

Local average

£120,650 (-17.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,923 of 33,755)

Street crime

32 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Refurbished End of Terraced Home
Refitted Kitchen & Bathroom
Redecorated Throughout
Two Bedrooms
Gas Central Heating. Double Glazing

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

OFFERED FOR SALE WITH VACANT POSSESSION TWO BEDROOM REFURBISHED PROPERTY IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS This end of terraced older style property benefits from; Double glazing, gas central heating, refitted kitchen and bathroom and rear yard. The accommodation provides; Entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and bathroom. Viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer.Entrance HallLiving Room
4.90m x 4.85m
16' 1'' x 15' 11''Dining Kitchen
5.78m x 2.89m
19' 0'' x 9' 6''First Floor LandingBedroom 1
3.40m x 3.11m
11' 2'' x 10' 2''Bedroom 2
3.76m max x 2.25m max
12' 4'' max x 7' 5'' maxBathroom
2.34m x 1.58m
7' 8'' x 5' 2''Rear Yard

Listed by

Rowlands Gill

Halifax Estate Agents

Reference: 14056386

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 27/11/2025

Expiry date: 26/11/2035

Current heating cost: £958/year

Potential heating cost: £670/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Price history

44% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£90,000	+44%
Sold	10/07/2009 (17 years ago)	£62,500	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
38 WHINFIELD TERRACE, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 2JL	£140,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
18 ORCHARD DENE, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 1DW	£250,000	07/11/2022	Terraced
9 LEAZES VIEW, ROWLANDS GILL, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE39 2JN	£102,000	16/09/2022	Terraced

Area average: £164,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -5.9%

10y growth 46.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gateshead. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 7.5%

5y (index) 19.9%

10y (index) 41.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Gateshead. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £711/mo

Realistic £790/mo

Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gateshead.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NE39 1PQ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Smailes Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Highfield Superstore	0.3 miles
Shop	Glencoe Garage	0.4 miles
Train station	East Tanfield	3.2 miles
Train station	Causey Arch	3.2 miles
Hospital	Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service	3.9 miles
Hospital	Shotley Bridge Hospital	4.9 miles
University	Campus for Ageing and Vitality	6.1 miles
University	Newcastle University	6.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	8
Anti-social behaviour	7
Criminal damage and arson	6
Vehicle crime	4
Burglary	3
Other crime	2
Public order	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	32

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Highfield Community Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2018
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 22 Oct 2013
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 26 Jul 2023
High Spen Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 16 Mar 2012
Burnopfield Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 26 Jun 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Stewartsfield, NE39	£750/mo	2	0.06 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Margaret Terrace, NE39	£600/mo	2	0.31 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Alloy Terrace, NE39	£670/mo	2	0.33 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £673/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.67%

Max investor price (0.8%) £83,750

Target investor price (1%) £67,000

Gross yield 8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.4×

Monthly cashflow £184/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7.6%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).